Highlights
- Relax at a comfortable hotel in Canakkale after a day of exploration.
- Enjoy a picturesque drive through Kesan and Tekirdag, with stops for local experiences.
- Explore the legendary city, its ancient ruins, and the replica Trojan Horse.
- Visit iconic World War I sites like ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, and Chunuk Bair Memorial.
Inclusions
- Pick up and drop off at your central hotels in Istanbul
- English-speaking tour guide on the tours
- Entrance fees to the sights
- Lunch at the local restaurant
- Transportation by air-conditioned non-smoking tour coaches
- 1-night accommodation with breakfast
- Parking and road tolls
- Local taxes
Exclusions
- Personal expenses
- Breakfast on the first day
- Drinks at the lunch
- Dinner
- Optional Tours and sights
Remarks
- Exact pickup time will be given at the time of booking.
- You are kindly requested to present yourself at the pickup point 15 minutes prior the pre-advised pickup time.
- Comfortable shoes and a hat is recommended as shade is limited in summer time.
- The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion.
- The pick-up in Istanbul is available from the locations of Sultanahmet, Fatih, Beyoglu and Taksim and Besiktas areas.
2 Day Gallipoli and Troy Tours from Istanbul
Day 1 – Istanbul to Gallipoli Tour
- 06:00 – 06:30 am: Pick-up from hotels in Taksim, Besiktas, Sisli, and Karakoy regions.
- 06:30 – 07:00 am: Pick-up from hotels in Sultanahmet, Beyazid, Sirkeci, Laleli, and Aksaray regions.
- 08:30 am: Stop for breakfast (at your own expense).
Midday: Arrival and Lunch
11:45 am: Arrive in Eceabat and enjoy a local lunch.
12:45 pm: Depart for the guided Gallipoli tour.
Afternoon: Guided Gallipoli Tour
- Anzac Cove
- Brighton Beach
- Beach Cemetery (John Simpson’s grave)
- Kabatepe Museum
- Ariburnu Cemetery
- Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and ANZAC trenches/tunnels)
- ANZAC Commemorative Site
- Lone Pine Australian Memorial
- Courtney’s & Steele’s Post Cemetery
- Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
- Quinn’s Post
- Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Memorial
- Sergeant Mehmet Turkish Memorial
- The Nek
- Walker’s Ridge Cemetery
- Baby 700
- Respect to Mehmetcik Memorial
- Battleship Hill & Mustafa Kemal’s Headquarters
Evening: Check-in and Rest
Around 17:00: The tour ends. We will drive you at your hotel.
18:00: Check into the hotel. Overnight stay in Canakkale.
Day 2: Troy Tour and Return to Istanbul
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Check out and spend some free time exploring the local area.
Late Morning: Drive to Troy and Guided Tour
- Depart for Troy Ancient City and begin your guided tour.
Key sites and highlights of the tour include: - The Trojan Horse (used in the movie Troy).
- Helen of Troy and Tales of the Trojan War.
- The battle between Achilles and Hector.
- 3200-year-old city walls of Troy VI and VII.
- East Gate of Troy VI (VIP entrance).
- Temple of Athena.
- Walls of Troy I and II, including the Megaron House.
- The trench of Schliemann and the Scaean Gate.
- Roman Bath and Odeon (music theater).
- Agora ruins and the Bouleuterion (council house).
Evening: Return to Istanbul
The tour ends around 16:30. Drive back to Istanbul, arriving around 22:00 – 22:30.
After you arrive in Istanbul, transfer back to your hotel in Istanbul.
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